nonblended

Nonblended is an adjective used in product labeling and description to indicate that a product comprises a single component or origin and has not been mixed with other ingredients, lines, or materials. It contrasts with blended products, which combine two or more sources or components.

In beverages, nonblended is seen in several contexts. Whisky: nonblended whisky describes a spirit that is not a blend of whiskies from multiple sources. It is often used to distinguish from blended Scotch or other blended whiskies, and is sometimes promoted to emphasize purity or a single-origin profile of the distillery. Tea: nonblended tea refers to pure leaves not blended with other varieties or flavors, including straight or single-origin teas. Coffee: nonblended coffee indicates beans from a single origin or producer rather than a blend of beans from multiple origins, highlighting specific flavor notes.

In textiles, nonblended fabrics are made from a single fiber type (for example, 100% cotton or 100% polyester) rather than a blend of fibers. In cosmetics and pigments, nonblended formulations may refer to products that do not combine multiple pigment sources or tones, though labeling varies by brand and market.

Legal and labeling standards for nonblended vary by country and industry, and the term is largely market-driven rather than a universal regulatory category. It is commonly used to emphasize purity, simplicity, or traceable origin.

See also: blending, single-origin, pure, unblended.